New year, new directions. I’ve be looking back on the last year as a debut novelist and all the challenges, road blocks and rewards… and gearing myself up for another year of much of the same. When I stopped myself and thought, I should dream bigger and try to out do what I did last year. Not just in my professional life but, my personal life as well. I found this quote by W.B. Yates about dreams.
“I have spread my dreams beneath your feet. Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.”
W.B. Yeats
It got me thinking, which I admit is a tad bit dangerous. We often let other’s actions direct our dreams. In truth, we should move forward and not let the negative hold us back. I know it’s easier said than done, I, for one, struggle with this myself. But seeing another quote by Henry David Thoreau, breathed new life into my personal mission. To be the very best I can be, to stretch myself and discover something new daily.
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”
Henry David Thoreau
I needed a little pep talk this year and I thought I’d pay it forward and spread the pep. So for 2011 set some goals go ahead and dream and do your very best to make them happen. Feel like sharing? What are your dreams and goals?
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
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Thanks, Kitty. These are great quotes to pull out on the darker days.
Happy New Year!
Kitty,
No matter what, forever and ever, you've written a book that you are proud of.
This post reminds me of that wonderful Martha Graham quote. I have it practically attached to my computer:
There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique.
And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and will be lost.
The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable it is nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open.
You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you.
Keep the channel open. No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a queer, divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keep us marching and makes us more alive.
~Martha Graham
End of pep talk
Wow, Swati, That is an amzing quote. I think I'll print it out, too. I like to save quotes, it started back in college when I posted them on my dorm room door. Yet, Ms. Graham's quote is amazing.
And Shari thanks for the well wishes. I hope 2011 will be full of amazing things.
Any number of amazing quotes. Although I have to say that I disagree with Martha Graham (yes, I dare to do that) about believing in yourself and the work. I think it's as necessary as keeping that channel open and accepting that we are never quite satisfied.
Thanks for the great quotes! Some days you need a little inspiration. Here's one of my favorites:
A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence.
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